In the small farmyard in the palace, Emperor Wen Zhao once again stood here.
Looking around the small house, he sat on the kang. The inside of the kang platform was lined with wooden boards. Unless he was sitting on the kang, he could not see these two wooden boards.
There are some rough scratches on these two wooden boards, very old signs.
Above the picture is an undulating curve, which outlines a territory of the country.
The other one also had curves on it, but he was not with Taizu in the last two years of his life. Therefore, he had never understood what the curves he drew represented.
Now, he has figured it out.
His hand moves on the curve, which represents the dynasty and the corresponding temperature.
During the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties, this was a relatively warm period. In the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, it was a cold period. Following the Han Dynasty, the Han Dynasty was a warm period. Then, in the Three Kingdoms, Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, it was a cold period.
The curve went from low to high, this was the Sui and Tang Dynasties. After the Tang Dynasty passed its dazzling and prosperous stage, the curve went all the way down, and then stopped abruptly.
This wave-like curve has been pointed out. Starting from the end of the Tang Dynasty, the temperature dropped.
I rubbed my fingers back and forth on the curve, then listened to the sound of the wind outside, and looked at the snowflakes flying freely outside.
Taizu's worries were all understood at this moment.
From this picture, he also understood. The so-called providence actually has another meaning. Some dynasties are destined to prosper, and some dynasties are destined to fall apart.
A warm climate was indispensable for the prosperity of the Han, Sui and Tang Dynasties.
The temperature is low and people's livelihood is difficult. This is the root cause of the troubled times.
Tongtong was wrapped in a thick cloak and looked at the snowflakes outside the window. How could she not be worried?
In fact, the rise of the grassland peoples is also directly related to the climate. From the late Tang Dynasty to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, and even to the two Song Dynasties, they were actually in a cold period.
This cold period lasted extremely long, and it was not until the Ming Dynasty that it completely entered the warm period.
But by the end of the Ming Dynasty and even the beginning of the Qing Dynasty, there was another cold period.
I have seen the climate of the Tang Dynasty and also know the climate of the Qing Dynasty during the cold period, so I can better compare the temperatures today.
This is a huge challenge for Da Chen!
The Central Plains is dominated by farming, and the climate is abnormal, which has a huge impact on people's livelihood. Then, nomadic people will rise soon.
During the Western Jin Dynasty, the Five Dynasties disrupted China, the Song Dynasty was replaced by the Yuan Dynasty, and the Ming Dynasty was replaced by the Qing Dynasty... This is really an ups and downs curve.
The fourth master is also worried about this.
If you are strong, Bei Liao will learn from you. When they find that you are no good, Bei Liao will not learn from you anymore. When you are separated from your cultural circle, things will be difficult to handle.
He probably felt that this period of time was a turning point for great integration.
Qingya asked in a low voice, "Princess, it's almost dinner time, what would you like to use?"
Tongtong sighed, "Be lighter and simpler."
How can it be considered light and simple?
As a result, when eating in the evening, Link saw a casserole simmering on the small stove.
Yellow cabbage stewed with tofu and a few other side dishes complete the dinner.
Link looked at it and silently picked up his chopsticks to eat. Then he interrupted, "Want some cranes? Daddy will bring you a pair tomorrow and keep them in the yard."
Forget it! From now on, it’s very troublesome to raise that thing carefully.
Link used: "…………Okay!"
This snow makes people feel unhappy.
After they all lay down at night, Lin Kuan reported in a low voice: "The Holy One is here."
Um?
Lin Keyong stood up immediately. Before he could go out, Han Zongdao came in with Emperor Wen Zhao.
"Why did a day like this come?" Lin Keyong said and asked Lin Kuan to warm the wine, "Two cups per person to dispel the cold."
Han Zongdao rubbed his hands and said, "Here are some hot dishes."
Yes! Lin Kuan went down quickly, and what he was served was yellow cabbage stewed with tofu.
Han Zongdao had never eaten this dish before: "Huangcai?"
It’s rice watermelon. It’s different from the method of pickling sauerkraut. Anyway, it’s sour and yellow in color. “The princess made it from the outermost leaves of rice rice!”
After stir-frying the pork belly to get the flavor, add the yellow cabbage and tofu, add water and simmer until the oil comes out and it tastes pretty good.
Emperor Wen Zhao ate a few mouthfuls and drank a few mouthfuls of hot wine.
Link Yong quickly asked: "Brother, why are you here? Is something happening in the northwest again? Or is something happening in the southwest?"
Emperor Wen Zhao drank a few glasses of wine, leaned back, and said, "I'm here because of the Crown Prince's affairs."
Han Zongdao slowly put down his chopsticks. There was no need to discuss this matter! Sanlang was conferred the title of Prince Ping, and Silang was conferred the title of Prince Yong. The matter was over. The lineage of Emperor Wu Zhao will not be mentioned again. The rest
Among the princes, the eldest prince is not stupid. This is a matter that they have a tacit understanding with each other, so why bother to discuss it again?
Link's expression was complicated for a moment, "Brother——"
Emperor Wen Zhao raised his hand and stopped Link from talking.
Han Zongdao looked at his third child, "Is there something I don't know about?"
Emperor Wen Zhao took out a piece of paper from his arms and placed it on the table, "Look what this is."
There are three lines on the paper, one horizontal and one vertical with arrows and crossing vertically, and a curve jumping up and down on the horizontal line.
Both of them knew each other, it was the pattern on the wooden board on the Kang at home.
Han Zongdao asked, "Brother, do you understand the meaning of the picture?"
Emperor Wen Zhao looked at Lin Keyong and said, "Third brother, are you probably aware of this already?"
Link put his hand on the drawing, "The horizontal axis represents time, and the vertical axis represents temperature. This is a drawing that the emperor's uncle asked people to read through the classics and collect climate records from various dynasties..."
Han Zongdao took it over and took a closer look. At this glance, he understood a little bit. He slowly put it down, and his heart suddenly felt heavy.
There was silence in the room for a long time before Emperor Wen Zhao said: "The next fifty years will be a crucial fifty years. After that, Da Chen will have hundreds of years of power to defend! If he can't survive, Da Chen will only be two years old."
The fate of the third life will go downhill. What my uncle was worried about back then is not unreasonable."
Link Yong said: "Brother, you are only in your thirties this year. Fifty years from now, you will be in your eighties..."
Emperor Wen Zhao waved his hand, "The most unclear thing is lifespan! If my uncle had lived another thirty years, things would not be like this... The most important thing in state affairs is to prepare for a rainy day and to continue!" He pondered for a moment, and then
He said what several princes said, "Dalang and the courtiers are in harmony. If he becomes the prince, there will be the least trouble. The courtiers will not backlash, and the royal disputes will be minimal. But it will not take many years for Dalang to be the prince. Tai|zu's philosophy
, the traces left by Taizu will be cleared away. It’s not that he doesn’t want to, but that he thinks stability is more important. What can I do if he has no courage? All relationships in this world are nothing more than you advancing and I retreating, and I retreating and you advancing. Government affairs
Even more so, seek survival and peace through compromise! But when it comes to advancing and retreating, it is not appropriate for Da Lang to advance or retreat."
"But Dalang is still young and still has time..."
Emperor Wen Zhao shook his head, "You look old at the age of three. Some things in your bones can be changed, but some cannot be changed. What can I do?"
Han Zongdao leaned to the side for a long time before answering: "There are so many important things to deal with now. Isn't this the time to talk about it?" Link nodded, "Yes! Brother Emperor, this matter cannot be rushed.
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"Wrong, we are in a hurry now." Emperor Wen Zhao turned the wine glass in his hand, "If we follow the advice of the ministers and Dalang, what will be the result? After the imperial court compromises with those old ministers and then marries them, what will be the result?
What? It must be that these old ministers think they have weight and stand behind the prince and princess... Once they get involved in this way, the struggle for the right to inherit the throne will arise, and the disaster of the war will arise. When appointing a prince, the biggest risk is not the battle for the right to win the right to the throne, and the war of corruption will arise.
The disaster of the wall. The result is the same, why don't I take the opportunity to canonize the prince? Besides, after the prince is canonized, the prince must establish his own status..." As he said that, he used his hand as a knife and swung it downwards.
"Follow the trend and the current difficulties will be solved in an instant."
Han Zongdao said, "What if Shilang failed to cut it well with his first knife?"
Emperor Wen Zhao looked at Lin Keyong, but Linkyong stopped talking. He said, "Second brother, you have had little contact with Shiro. If you have more contact with Shiro, you will know that he will cut it when he sees it correctly! The heat is not good enough."
When it comes, he will be more stable than anyone else."
Han Zongdao looked at Lin Keyong, who lowered his eyelids and said, "My eldest brother was worried about this when we were in the northwest!"
Emperor Wen Zhao took out the letter he had sent back from the northwest and handed it to Han Zongdao: "If you don't plan for a moment, you can plan for the world. Isn't this inappropriate in the current situation?"
Han Zongdao read it over and over again. After reading it, he slowly put it down and said, "If this is the case, what should I tell the princes?"
Yes! What should I tell the princes?!
It was the day of the regular monthly exams again, and Tongtong even wanted to ask for leave. As long as he was in the capital, he would have to take the exam in the middle of the month. Either he was afraid of the exam, or he simply didn't want to take the exam.
I really don’t want to go, but after thinking about it, I still have to go and see the queen. Then go!
When she met Han Siyuan at the palace gate, his hair was messy, and Tongtong asked, "What are you doing here?"
Han Siyuan jumped on the carriage and moved the stove to his side, "There are all the corruption cases in prison! The Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple took turns bringing people up for trial. I was so busy. I asked people to ask for leave, but the emperor's uncle wouldn't allow it.
I have to take the exam. With such a big event, why are you still taking the exam? The gentleman who went to the study must have failed again."
Tongtong felt the same way. She was probably too annoyed and wanted to show her attitude for the gentlemen to see. She said, "After the wedding, I will have many children..."
Nonsense! "Why are you talking nonsense? Why are you blushing? It's snowing and the mountains are closed, so you can't go see Siniang. Do you miss her a lot?"
Don't you dare talk nonsense again!
The carriage went directly to the palace, and the guards couldn't help but smile knowingly when they heard the commotion inside.
Tongtong still had a happy smile on her face when she jumped out of the carriage.
As a result, as soon as I entered the study room, I saw the two brothers Zhao Defeng and Zhao Deguang and Zhao Deyi.
Han Siyuan also said: "Hey! Why is the exam so complete this time?"
Zhao Deguang held up his hand and said, "I don't know, the Holy One sent someone specifically."
Tongtong pulled Fourth Master and ran inside, "It's so cold outside, let's talk inside."
Inside, the fourth princess was staring at Liulang with big eyes. Tongtong took a look and said quickly: "Master Qian is here, and he will be punished by copying the scriptures a hundred times. Hurry up."
Then everyone sat down, and this person muttered: Why are you copying again?
That complaint: Master Qian is the same, why is he so fond of complaining?
Just as Tongtong was snickering, Master Qian really came and coughed heavily outside.
"..." Tongtong and Master Qian looked at each other, then sat down obediently.
Master Qian came in and gave each person a paper of test questions: "...the exam is about to begin!"